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Oconee County Sheriff’s Office Reports Multiple Incidents

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia recently released a report detailing several incidents that took place in the area. These incidents include shoplifting charges, a suspicious man with stolen items, a hit and run accident, a pepper spray attack, windshield cleaner scam, home burglary, and the use of counterfeit money.

Shoplifting Charge at Walmart

On December 21, Sergeant Samuel Masters responded to a shoplifting incident at Walmart. A loss prevention officer had apprehended a 33-year-old woman from Canon, Georgia, who was seen reaching into her purse. Upon inspection, Sergeant Masters discovered pills identified as Norco and gabapentin. Additionally, the woman had outstanding warrants from Banks and Habersham counties.

Shoplifting Excuse

Also on December 21, Captain Baer Schiffer was called to Walmart for another shoplifting incident. A 29-year-old woman from Monroe, Georgia, was caught stealing $120 worth of merchandise, mostly cosmetics. She claimed that she was only taking the items as gifts for others.

Suspicious Man with Stolen Items

Sergeant Justin Cash observed a suspicious man on December 22 at approximately 11:25 a.m. The man was pushing a shopping cart containing a chainsaw and a drill from Lowe’s to the nearby Walmart. When questioned, the 53-year-old man, who provided a Fayetteville address, initially denied ownership of the cart. However, he was found to have an outstanding warrant from Clarke County. Lowe’s is also investigating whether the items were stolen from their store.

Hit and Run Incident

Deputies investigated a hit and run crash on Experiment Station Road on December 28. A 47-year-old woman from Athens reported that while driving near Butler’s Crossing, her vehicle was struck by another vehicle, causing her car to spin off the roadway. A 20-year-old witness stated that the offending vehicle was a blue SUV, possibly a Porsche, which fled the scene and was last seen turning onto Loch Lammond Circle. Despite efforts, the driver responsible for the accident could not be located.

Pepper Spray Attack

A domestic dispute unfolded in Bogart on December 22, leading to a pepper spray attack. A 27-year-old woman reported that her 21-year-old neighbor sprayed her face with pepper spray. The victim was found in distress, experiencing intense pain and crying. The suspect claimed to have witnessed an argument between the victim and another woman, prompting her to use pepper spray. The suspect, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, was charged with aggravated battery.

Windshield Cleaner Scam

Deputy Lex Ogan was alerted to a suspicious activity near Walmart on December 23. A woman reported that a man was approaching single women and offering to wash their windshields in exchange for money. Deputy Ogan located the man and discovered that he was wanted in Athens for failing to appear in court. The 31-year-old Athens man was arrested and banned from Walmart.

Home Burglary

On December 24, Deputy Johnny Richards responded to a home burglary on Treadwell Bridge Road. A 61-year-old woman returned home after two days to find that her residence had been broken into. The burglar had stolen clothing and food. During the investigation, Deputy Richards found a blouse on a pathway, which led him to a nearby residence where he discovered another shirt. However, the occupants of the residence claimed no knowledge of the burglary.

Use of Counterfeit Money

Deputy Christopher Haag was dispatched to Trader Joe’s parking lot on December 27, following a report of a man using a fake $100 bill to make purchases. The suspect, a 23-year-old Athens man, was apprehended and found to have an active warrant. Further investigation revealed that the suspect and a juvenile in his car had both used counterfeit bills. They were both charged with forgery, and two handguns were also discovered in the vehicle.

For more details on these incidents, including a notable case of a woman using a barcode from a cheap thong to skip scanning items at Walmart, visit the Online Athens website.

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